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# Database Administrator (MS SQL Server & PostgreSQL)

- **Company:** Thinkproject Holding GmbH
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Backup Devices, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Database Security, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Reliability Engineering, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Software Vulnerability Management, System Availability, Database Performance, Database Migration, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=36e1c12f21e88a38

## About the Role

Ability to work effectively in an international and collaborative team environment.
Solid SQL and T-SQL knowledge including performance tuning, query optimisation, backup, recovery, replication, and high availability.
Experience with modern database infrastructure in cloud and self-managed environments
Interest or experience in leveraging Agentic AI and AI-assisted operational technologies for database administration
Understanding of database security, access management, monitoring, and operational best practices.
Strong communication, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn modern technologies and continuously improve processes through automation and standardisation.
English speaking.
What we offer
Lunch 'n' Learn Sessions I Women's Network I LGBTQIA+ Network I Coffee Chat Roulette I Free English Lessons I Thinkproject Academy I Social Events I Volunteering Activities I Open Forum with Leadership Team (Tp Café) I Hybrid working I Unlimited learning

## Description

Take responsibility for the administration, stability, and continuous optimization of Microsoft SQL Server environments, including PostgreSQL platforms used within our customer solutions.
Develop a deep understanding of the dependencies between applications and databases to continuously improve performance, stability, and scalability.
Collaborate closely with other DBA across different continents to ensure consistent standards, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.
Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of database systems across cloud and co-location environments.
Perform routine maintenance including patching, upgrades, backups, recovery testing, and vulnerability remediation.
Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, replication, and operational issues.
Support software releases and deployments from a database perspective.
Implement automation to improve operational efficiency.
Work closely with Systems Engineers, DevOps, SRE and application teams to support database-related requirements.
Collaborate with IT security and compliance teams to maintain industry-leading security standards.
Participate in on-call support, incident resolution, and escalation management.
Support database migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
Create and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and operational processes.
What you need to fulfill the role
Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments in production.


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